Softball Recap: McGuffey Highlanders vs. Seton LaSalle Rebels
McGuffey came tearing into Wednesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 1.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Seton LaSalle Rebels by a score of 5-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as McGuffey also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Makenna Crothers spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Julia Barr was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. Maura Janovich was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Seton LaSalle's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Gianna Ferrieri gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Seton LaSalle saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delaney Baker, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
McGuffey has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. As for Seton LaSalle, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McGuffey will take on Brownsville at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Seton LaSalle, they will play host again on Friday to welcome South Park, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. South Park's pitching crew has only allowed 0.9 runs per game this season, so Seton LaSalle's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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